Is technocratic authoritarianism on the up?
Young, educated, Singaporeans have made a conscious decision that the authoritarianism/democracy is NOT the prism through which they see politics. They are willing to accept paternalistic authoritarian government providing they can have a comfortable life. Providing that they personally do not suffer, they don’t mind if a...
Local bus companies proven wrong by new bus company, Tower Transit
By Ghui It would seem that public transportation services are not frequently out of the limelight these days. Widely publicised breakdowns, the sensational bus driver strikes and the high percentage of foreign hires have all drawn backlash from Singaporeans, which in turn highlighted many social concerns that have been brewing...
Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre: Not at all rosy?
The new Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre (BPHC) has just opened. It is run by NTUC Foodfare. Among the conditions laid down for the hawkers is this: they "are required to operate at least 12 hours a day." But as one stall owner, who failed in her bid for a stall at BPHC, said in July this year about the condition: “Although we...
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